Nick

Meet Nick Harvey - Founder of Restaurants Brighton

Nick founded Restaurants Brighton in 2011 after a varied career in the Hospitality, Marketing and Recruitment sectors. Passionate about all things food and drink related (especially a great craft beer) Nick has strong relationships within the Brighton Food Industry and loves nothing better than being out and about with his camera, capturing fantastic dishes on film. Here's a little bit about Nick in his own words... I love the hospitality industry and I have been involved in customer facing roles for a lot of my life, along with the marketing of such businesses. The thing is, if you get the service and delivery side of things as good as you can in a food and drink environment, then the marketing of such products and services becomes ten times easier and ten times more successful.

Restaurant Marketing

What I love about my involvement in Restaurants Brighton is the fact that it brings all my skills and attributes together in one place. I love learning about food, meeting new venues and finding out what makes them tick and it is always very exciting when you find the inside knowledge via the restaurant and pub grape vine (ho ho).

Photography & Video

Just recently too Restaurants Brighton has really invested into the food photography and video editing side of things as these are both essential areas for online Restaurant Marketing. Featured on this page are a selection of my favourite images over the last few years - I hope you like them. I hope you enjoy my reviews and the content on Restaurants Brighton - if you wish to get in touch then please contact me via twitter @eatbrighton

What do you like about the Brighton Food Scene?

What I like about Brighton and it's food scene is the fact that Brighton and Sussex are very unique and we are so lucky to have all these great eateries and suppliers on our doorstep. The Brighton restaurant business is so exciting because year after year you can see the standard getting higher and higher as the bar is raised to newer heights. In the last few years alone we have seen a consolidation of quality. You have your stalwarts like Riddle & Finns, Bistro Du Vin, The Ginger Man Group, Terre A Terre, Indian Summer who have provided a consistent standard for many years - then just recently you have exceptional new comers like The Coal Shed, 64 degrees, Coggings and Co, The Little Fish restaurant and The New Club.

Beyond this you can see so much more potential as you hear rumours of new openings on the way and you can see the improvements being made by the different developments of the regional areas of our city. I hope we see the day soon when Brighton puts itself firmly on the map as a credible city with all the right star ratings. Unfortunately I don't think Brighton is quite ready just yet as I don't think we have the consistency in clientele and disposable income to maintain a Michelin star rated venue.

Just so you know - we have recently added a new section to the website which is the Editor's Choice. This is my pick of venues across the city that are particularly noteworthy and food venues that really stand out for me personally - so whether they are the best for a given genre of cuisine, or they are unique in some way - I hope you enjoy this new addition to the site.

What is one of the most important things you look for when you visit a restaurant?

Service is everything and it feels so good when a restaurant does it so well! I can't help myself but having worked in the industry I just expect everything to be the way it should be in terms of service.

Glasses should be polished without watermarks and staff should be anticipating what we might want next. Front of house should be knowledgable about all areas of food and drink and be tactful in their delivery. It is really disappointing when you can see staff have been thrown in at the deep end, they aren't qualified or suitable and they aren't keen to please. Dining out is about the whole experience and I think it adds a lot of value if venues get it right.

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Where to eat on Mother’s Day in Brighton & Sussex

Posted by Nick on 15th February 2018

Mothering Sunday or Mother’s Day in Brighton Family dining in Brighton has never looked so good, and if you’re taking your mum out for Mother’s Day in Brighton she’ll surely be in for a treat. From the best Sunday Roasts to exciting vegetarian spots we can point you in the direction of the best restaurants in…

Pancake Day Perfection – Brighton

Posted by Nick on 12th February 2018

Pancake Day in Brighton Pancake day, or ‘Shrove Tuesday’ is the day of feasting before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Pancakes at Starfish & Coffee Starfish & Coffee, Hanover Starfish & Coffee in Hanover are well worth the trip as they’re going all out with their own “Panquake day”, they have a mixture of savoury…

CHEF INTERVIEW: Douglas McMaster, Silo, Brighton

Posted by Nick on 17th November 2017

One of the UK’s leading food innovators Few chefs get into cooking with a desire to change the way we eat and think about food. One Brighton chef who is doing just this is Douglas McMaster of Silo. He has created a restaurant, and movement, that is looking at sustainability and ethical sourcing and taking…

12 Christmas Food Facts

Posted by Nick on 12th November 2017

Christmas Food Trivia Fun Christmas Food Facts. The average Brit will gain up to half a stone over the festive period, because of the draw to never-ending chocolates, mince pies and savoury snacks. Unless you’re keen to step up your exercise plan over Christmas why not take ten minutes to give your noggin a workout instead with…

Chef Alan White, GB1 at The Grand Hotel, Brighton

Posted by Nick on 25th September 2017

Chef interview: Alan White, GB1 restaurant Alan has been Executive Chef at The Grand Brighton for the last 12 years, something that is truly a grand achievement. As head chef of the GB1 restaurant, Alan oversees the day to day running of the restaurant and hotel food offerings, catering for up to 1500 guests a…

Pike and Pine, Kemptown, Brighton – Evening Review

Posted by Nick on 10th August 2017

Pike and Pine in beloved area of Brighton Saint James Street is a vibrant and much-loved area of the city. It is an area that is beloved by those who call it home, and one that people are keen to keep as their own. Admittedly it might not be the most beautiful or elegant area,…

How to fillet a whole salmon by Alan White from The Grand – Video

Posted by Nick on 25th July 2017

Salmon Filleting Masterclass, Alan White – The Grand Hotel Brighton We meet Alan White, Executive Chef at the Grand Brighton and the GB1 restaurant as he demonstrates how to fillet a whole Scottish salmon. Here Alan explains the different techniques in filleting this huge fish as well as explaining all the different cuts and how…

Cocktail Masterclass, the Pama Club at Hotel Du Vin Brighton

Posted by Nick on 8th July 2017

Gin Cocktail at Hotel Du Vin, Brighton We meet Laurence from Hotel Du Vin in Brighton as he introduces us to one of his signature cocktails the Pama Club. Key ingredients include gin, Pama liquer (pomegranate liquer), lemon juice, sugar syrup and egg white. Here Laurence takes us through the art of cocktail preparation as…

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